Job Description:

Job Posting Title

Motor Vehicle Enforcement Ofcr

Agency

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Corporation Commission

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 13, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 13, 2023

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary: $45,000
Location: Beckham POE

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for the enforcement of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to motor carrier operations, motor vehicle license and registration, and motor fuel taxes and fees. This includes monitoring and inspecting motor carriers for required permits, licenses, registration or decals, issuing warnings or citations, impounding vehicles or determining other appropriate actions against violators. Duties are accomplished through the operation of a motor vehicle weigh station or patrolling state roads and highways. Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will provide administrative and other enforcement support to CLEET certified Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers, and will not exercise the powers of police or peace officers in the performance of their duties under 47 OS §§161 to 180M or the Motor Carrier Act of 1995.

Typical Functions

• Patrols roads and highways, or operates a weigh station to identify motor carriers operating in violation of state laws, stops apparent violators, inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.


• Enforces state size and weight laws and overweight and oversize permits.


• Enforces federal laws, state laws, and agency rules concerning motor carrier insurance, lease agreements, equipment identification, shipping documents, licenses, permits and registrations.


• Issues citations for violations, determining applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law; accepts bonds guaranteeing court appearance; testifies at trials and hearings.


• Impounds improperly registered vehicles until such time that the vehicle is properly registered and applicable fees have been paid.


• Provides assistance and information to law enforcement entities and motor vehicle licenses agents with regard to state motor vehicle and motor fuel laws.


• Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues, and explains the requirements and application of existing statutes and rules.


• Investigates complaints regarding illegal dumping and storage or transportation of deleterious substances.


• Performs detailed inspections at illegal dumping sites; assists in the preparation reports of inspections; and assists the legal department in preparing for trials or administrative hearings.


• Conducts inspection of or investigations relating to truck yard wash pits.

Level Descriptor

This is the entry level of the job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities in order to build skills to monitor and inspect motor vehicles and motor carriers and investigate motor vehicles and motor carriers and investigate complaints regarding improperly licensed and registered vehicles. Employees will assist Level II Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers in setting up roadblocks or in patrolling roads and highways.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in the field of transportation administration, law enforcement, security, reserve officer work, or in the transportation industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the completion of thirty semester hours at an accredited college or university for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of routine enforcement practices. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to make oral and written reports; to follow written and oral instructions; and to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

Special Requirements

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Benefits

As an employee of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of:

• A healthy Benefits Package with a generous Benefit Allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for you and your eligible dependents.


• You can accrue time of 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually; and up to 11 paid holidays. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

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